In a time when school budgets often cover only the basics, many parent groups recognize school fundraisers as a way to pay for sports, computer, music and arts programs and equipment. And while these campaigns can be helpful, the right planning is necessary to be really successful. Before you choose a school fundraising campaign, be sure to review these school fundraising tips.

For decades we’ve been hearing about the “Gender Gap” in our schools. This gap referred to research done in the 1970s, 1980s and particularly the early 1990s that indicated that girls were performing significantly lower than boys in math and science, received less attention from teachers, and that more men than women were going to college. Today, a growing tide of researchers and educators are loudly claiming that not only was this research flawed, but the exact opposite is true. Boys are the ones falling behind.

Resources to help students succeed in school. "This tool kit was developed with guidance from over 1,800 Hispanic parents at Parent Information and Resource Centers across the country." Also available in Spanish.